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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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