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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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