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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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