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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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