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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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