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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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