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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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