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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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