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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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