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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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