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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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