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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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