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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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