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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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