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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee 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 teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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