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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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