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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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