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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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