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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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