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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are enabling people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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