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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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