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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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