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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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