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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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