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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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