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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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