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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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