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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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