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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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