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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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