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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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