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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology enable students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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