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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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