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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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