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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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