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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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