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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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