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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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