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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What 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 stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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