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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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