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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes 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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