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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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