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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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