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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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