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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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