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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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