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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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