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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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