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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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