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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers 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 MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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