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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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