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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores 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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