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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to understand these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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