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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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