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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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