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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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