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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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