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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive these open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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