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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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