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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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