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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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