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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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