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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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