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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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