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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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