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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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