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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? 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 evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major 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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