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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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