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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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