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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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