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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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