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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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