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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC 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 assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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