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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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