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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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