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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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