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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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