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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp these open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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