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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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