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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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