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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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