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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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