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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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