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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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