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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand these open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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