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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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