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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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