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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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