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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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