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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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