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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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