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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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