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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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