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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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