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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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