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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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