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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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