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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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