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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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