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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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