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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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