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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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