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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the key 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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