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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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