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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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