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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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