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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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