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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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