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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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