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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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