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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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