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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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