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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses 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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