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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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