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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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