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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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