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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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