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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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