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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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