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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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