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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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