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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors 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 innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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