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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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