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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning have enabled learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major 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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