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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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