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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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