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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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