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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are empowering learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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