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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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