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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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