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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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