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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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