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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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