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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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