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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students 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 several topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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