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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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