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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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