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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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