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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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