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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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