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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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