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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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