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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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