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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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