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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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