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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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