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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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