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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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