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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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