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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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