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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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