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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify 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 massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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