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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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