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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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