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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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