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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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