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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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