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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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