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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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