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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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