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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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