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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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