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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers 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 MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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