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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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