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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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