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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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