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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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