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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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