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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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