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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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