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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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