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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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