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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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