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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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