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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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