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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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