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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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