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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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