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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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