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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning have empowered learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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