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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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