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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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