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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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