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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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