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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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