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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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