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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have empowered humans all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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