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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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