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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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