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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes 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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