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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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