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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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