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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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