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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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