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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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