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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in digital education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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