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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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