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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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