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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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