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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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