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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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