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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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