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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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