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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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