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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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