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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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