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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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