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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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