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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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