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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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