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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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