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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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