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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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