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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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