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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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