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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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