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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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