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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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