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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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