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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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