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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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