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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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