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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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