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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are empowering students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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