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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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