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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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