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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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