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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently 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 topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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