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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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