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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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