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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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