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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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