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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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