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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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