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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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