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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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