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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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