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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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