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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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