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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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