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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors 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? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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