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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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