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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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