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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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