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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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