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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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