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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. 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. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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