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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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