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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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