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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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