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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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