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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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