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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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