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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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