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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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