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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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