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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology enable people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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