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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different 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 teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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