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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are enabling students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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