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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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