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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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