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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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