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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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