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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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