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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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