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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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