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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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