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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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