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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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