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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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