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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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