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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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