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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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