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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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