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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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