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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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