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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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