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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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