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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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