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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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