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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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