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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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