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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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