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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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