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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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