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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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