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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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