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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? 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 educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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