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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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