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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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