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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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