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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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