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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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