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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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