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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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