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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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