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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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