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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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