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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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