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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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