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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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