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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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