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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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