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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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