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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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