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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive these open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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