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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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