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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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