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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning have empowered learners all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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