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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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