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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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