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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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