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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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