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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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