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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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