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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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