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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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