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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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