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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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