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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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