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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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