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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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