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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand these open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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