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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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