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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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