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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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