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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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