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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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