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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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