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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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