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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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