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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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