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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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