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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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