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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology enable students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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