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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources