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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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