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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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