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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different 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 teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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