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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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