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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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