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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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