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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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