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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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