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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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