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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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