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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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