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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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