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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic 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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