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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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