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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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