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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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