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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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