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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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