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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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