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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What 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 in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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