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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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