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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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