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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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