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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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