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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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