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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning enable students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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