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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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