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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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