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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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