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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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