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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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