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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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