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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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