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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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