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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in online education are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured 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 MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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