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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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