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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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