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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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