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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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