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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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