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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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