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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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