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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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