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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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