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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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