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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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