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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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