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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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