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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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