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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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