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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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