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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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