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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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