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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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