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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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