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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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