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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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