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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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