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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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