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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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