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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive these open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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