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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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