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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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