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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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