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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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