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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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