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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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