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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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