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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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