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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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