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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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