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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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