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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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