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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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