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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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