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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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