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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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