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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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