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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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