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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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