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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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