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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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