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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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