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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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