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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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