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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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