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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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