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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free 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? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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