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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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