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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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