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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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