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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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