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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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