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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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