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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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