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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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