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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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