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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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