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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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