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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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