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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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