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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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