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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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