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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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