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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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