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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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