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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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