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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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