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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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