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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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