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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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