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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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