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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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