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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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