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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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