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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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