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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses 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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