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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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