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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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