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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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