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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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