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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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