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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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