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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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