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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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