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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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