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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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