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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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