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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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