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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand these open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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