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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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