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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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