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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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