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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand these open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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