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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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