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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education