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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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