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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators 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 massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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