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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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