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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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