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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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