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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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