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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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