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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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