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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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