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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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