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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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