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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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