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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education have empowered people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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