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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand these open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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