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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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