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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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