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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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