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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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