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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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