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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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