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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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