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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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