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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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