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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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