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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes 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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