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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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