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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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