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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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