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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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