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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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