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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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