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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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