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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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