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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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