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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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