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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also describes 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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