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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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