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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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