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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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