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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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